Another generation, another rumor of 30-40% Zen IPC uplift debunked :D now watch Blackwell's rumors go the same way. People never learn.

It is tempting but I'll wait till post launch. The original had SDcard problems and I wanna make sure the new one is good since it's also more expensive. It does seem to fix a lot of issues and the software has certainly matured by now so the experience should be a lot better.

Not bad, but not that great coming from Zen 4. There's only so much you can do with a similar node. 9800X3D will be the one to wait for gamers I guess.

They cherry picked a specific performance metric and tried to pass it off as indicative of overall performance.

Does anyone know if PSVR2 seems like a sensible approat to VR on PC? Pricing, quality (for the price)? I think at least some VR equipment has required cameras of some sort (or something), but apparently that's not a thing with PSVR2, correct? At the moment, I'm thinking PSVR2 might finally look like a somewhat sensible way to get into VR (I don't want to get involved with Meta, and I don't want to pay like 800+ € either).

If no one knows, I'll just look into it more, so don't worry about it. Heck, I'll probably look into it anyway, but thought I'd ask around here for some thoughts.

Some PSVR2 key features, like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble), are not available when playing on PC.

Without these features its only unique selling point is better blacks due to OLED, the rest can't impress in 2024, especially for €600 + €60 for the adapter box. Also the compatibility to PCVR games is probably a hit and miss, especially the controller compatibility.

My HP Reverb G2 costed €534 at launch in 2020 (similar resolution, similar lenses, much more comfortable to wear, bigger sweetspot, but worse controller tracking). Today I wouldn't recommend it any more, since Microsoft is killing WMV support soon.

Although I don't like Meta, Facebook and Zuckerberg, my next PCVR headset will probably be a Meta Quest (4 or 5).

Got Humble Bundle for Hifi Rush. So sad they closed the studio. I guess the main guy left last year, Shinji Mikami.

Any thoughts on the rog x? Same chipset but more ram. Will it improve performance much? I'm leaning waiting on new chipset via Deck 2.

Performance uplift over the original model will only be in the 5-10% range. The battery life will be double though. The SD Card slot issue that they won't really cop to should be resolved.The main issue is if you happen to get a bad unit, Asus' RMA situation is incredibly suspect.

Honestly, I'd wait for the AMD Strix Point based handhelds. The design addresses one of the biggest issues with these handhelds, memory bandwidth. So unless you find some great deal, I think you should wait.

The Tuesday news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Steam’s Top 10

(Click here for the Top 100)

GOG hates me and has decided to launch a new sale… and 8(!) Deals of the Day, that will last until tomorrow:

• Let’s start with the Sale: the Indie Heatwave Sale, featuring up to 92% discounts during 9 days: https://www.gog.com/en/promo/2024_indie_heatwave_sale
• And these are the DotD, in no specific order, all related to the Strategic Command franchise and all 50% off:
  • Strategic Command Classic: WWII: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_classic_wwii
  • Strategic Command WWII: World at War: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_wwii_world_at_war
  • Strategic Command: World War I: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_world_war_i
  • Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_wwii_war_in_europe
  • Strategic Command Classic: WWI: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_classic_wwi
  • Strategic Command Classic: Global Conflict: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_classic_global_conflict
  • Strategic Command: World War I - Empires in Turmoil: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_world_war_i_empires_in_turmoil
  • Strategic Command: American Civil War - Wars in the Americas: https://www.gog.com/en/game/strategic_command_american_civil_war_wars_in_the_americas

Steam has new deals, including new weeklong deals:

• Tiny Tina's Wonderlands will be 75% off until June 6: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286680/Tiny_Tinas_Wonderlands/
• The Isle, still in Early Access, gets a 33% discount until the 10th of June: https://store.steampowered.com/app/376210/The_Isle/
• OMORI will be 40% off until June 10: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150690/OMORI/
• Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2 can be yours with a 65% discount until the 10th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468720/Ultimate_Epic_Battle_Simulator_2/
• Everdell is going to be 25% off until the 17th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722840/Everdell/
• Pumping Simulator 2 gets a 35% discount until the same June 17th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499470/Pumping_Simulator_2/
• And here are some of the weeklong deals:
  • Sophstar is going to be 30% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1410440/Sophstar/
  • The Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration collection has a 35% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919470/Atari_50_The_Anniversary_Celebration/
  • PowerSlave Exhumed is half its price: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1678430/PowerSlave_Exhumed/
  • Lamentum has a 60% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1033950/Lamentum/
  • And the last one, The Count Lucanor, will be 80% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/440880/The_Count_Lucanor/

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

-Come back tomorrow-

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Dragon’s Dogma 2 just got a mod that prevents you from sliding off rocks and cliffs
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/dragons-dogma-2-gets-a-must-have-mod-that-prevents-you-from-sliding-off-rocks-and-cliffs/
Modder ‘Nickesponja’ has released a must-have mod for Dragon’s Dogma 2 that prevents you from sliding off rocks and cliffs. This is an amazing QoL improvement that will significantly enhance your gaming experience. So, make sure to download it if you’re currently playing Capcom’s latest title.
Now I get it. Sliding off cliffs and rocks can make DD2 a bit more “realistic“. However, you can easily slide off a cliff during a fight and die. You can also slide off rocks and die while exploring the environments. And hey, why do we need realism in a game in which you can ride dragons?
The point is that this mod can make Dragon’s Dogma 2 more enjoyable. It has nothing to do with being less realistic or easier. This is something that Capcom should have included (at least as an optional setting).
>> There’s a short video of the mod.

GAMING NEWS

Riven Remake in Unreal Engine 5 will be released on June 25th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/riven-remake-in-unreal-engine-5-will-be-released-on-june-25th/
Cyan Worlds has announced that Riven, the modern remake of their acclaimed narrative puzzle-adventure game, will launch for PCs through Steam and GOG on June 25th. To celebrate this announcement, the team also shared a new trailer that you can find below.

Ballad of Antara and Infinity Nikki will also be released on PC
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ballad-of-antara-and-infinity-nikki-will-be-also-released-on-pc/
Last week, Sony held a new State of Play event in which it showcased a number of games. Among them were two titles that appeared to be console exclusives. Those were Ballad of Antara and Infinity Nikki. However, it’s been confirmed that both of them will also be released on PC.

Rusty Rabbit is a 2.5D action platformer, written by the co-creator of Psycho-Pass and featuring the voice of Yakuza’s Kazuma Kiryu
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/rusty-rabbit-is-a-2-5d-action-platformer-written-by-the-co-creator-of-psycho-pass-and-featuring-the-voice-of-yakuzas-kazuma-kiryu/
NetEase Games has released the story trailer for its upcoming 2.5D action platformer, Rusty Rabbit. Rusty Rabbit looks at first very similar to F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. However, this might be a game with a better story than it.